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Grand old hotels
Some hotels have a heritage from the golden age of steam railways and ocean liners, before the Second World War, in the 19th or early 20th centuries. These hotels were where the rich and the famous of the day would stay.
Albergo Diffuso
The idea of Albergo Diffuso (scattered hotels) got its start in the early 1980s in Italy. Hotel marketing consultant Giancarlo Dall’Ara got the inspiration for scattered hotels while trying to revive tourism in an earthquake-damaged corner of northeastern Italy in the 1970s.
Bed and breakfasts
A bed and breakfast (often abbreviated to B&B, B and B, BnB or BB) is an accommodation type that really just modernizes the age-old, world-wide practice of travellers staying at a private residence or boarding house, often with a full breakfast included. The host family's local knowledge is often a tremendous asset in ensuring a rewarding stay.
Cottage rentals in Canada
In Canada, cottage rentals are a comfortable way of enjoying the country. Although some refer to them as accommodations, a cottage rental experience can be a vacation itself.
Holiday villas
This article about homes for rent. See second homes for ownership of a vacation home.
Home exchange
Home exchange or house swapping is a vacation alternative where you stay at someone's home while they stay at yours. A house swap may also include an automobile exchange.
Hospitality exchange
Hospitality Exchange is a form of accommodation whereby visitors stay in a house or apartment of a local of their destination. It is altruistic in nature.
Hostels
Hostels, also known as youth hostels, backpackers' hostels, or just backpackers, are a form of cheap accommodation for travellers, costing a fraction of what you'd pay at a hotel. Instead of having a room to themselves, hostel-goers typically sleep in a bunk in a "dormitory-style" room shared with other guests.
Hotels
Hotels provide accommodation, usually in private rooms, ranging from simple beds in a small room, to luxury suites with round-the-clock staff, priced accordingly. Hotels have some level of service for guests; at least a lobby desk.
Motels
A motel, short for motor hotel, is self-contained travel accommodation adapted for people who are travelling by car. Motels are usually situated along highways, on routes where the distances between population centers are long.
Rating systems
A vast array of incompatible rating systems purport to evaluate restaurants, hotels and travel accommodation in individual countries or worldwide. The values of these systems, much like the criteria used to generate the ratings, vary widely.
Renting a motorhome in New Zealand
Renting a motorhome and travelling around New Zealand is a popular and relaxing way of seeing the country.
Ryokan
Ryokan (旅館) are traditional Japanese inns, and a visit to one is the highlight of a trip to Japan for many. There are two types: the small traditional-style one with wooden buildings, long verandahs, and gardens, and the more modern high-rise sort that are like luxury hotels with fancy public baths.
Second homes
This article is about purchase or long-term rental of second homes. See vacation rentals for limited stays in vacation homes.
Timeshares
A timeshare is a type of vacation lodging usually located on or near a resort facility. They are very similar to vacation condominiums (see second homes); however, a timeshare is not sold as a single property.
Vacation rentals
Vacation rentals are houses or apartments in tourist destinations that are generally leased to leisure travelers. The residence may have been bought specifically for this purpose, or the regular occupants may vacate it during some parts of the year.